I finally got the brisket thing down ;D. Now it's time for some pork butts. How long do you all suggest that I plan for cooking time per pound (2 x 8 lb butts)? I am going to put em in tonight and would like to be able to give the guests a good guess as to when we will eat. thanks!
Figure 16-20 hours.
Be prepared that one of them may reach your target IT (190-200F) a couple of hours before the other one.
I would rotate racks top to bottom and front to back every four to six hours.
You can use FTC to stage them if they are done early, and I FTC them at least an hour.
Agree with FLB
I agree as well.... Def. plan on at least 20 hours for the big 'ol butts
Also agreed. You can have two butts where one came from a nasty critter and will take longer than the other.
An FTC up to 4-5 hours on one or t'other wouldn't hurt.
Thanks for the recommendations! Will let you all know how it goes...